Discharge Planner

Discharge Planner

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury

REBUILDING BODY, MIND & SPIRIT

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Discharge Planner to join our team at Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury. Our 39-acre campus in Mid-Hudson Valley offers a unique and supportive environment for individuals with cognitive, physical, and social barriers.

Job Summary

As a Discharge Planner, you will be responsible for assessing psychosocial needs, providing counseling, and facilitating comprehensive care plans to ensure successful community re-entry for our residents. Your exceptional communication and organizational skills will enable you to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams, residents, families, and designated representatives.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs, adjustment to illness, and community re-entry barriers by completing comprehensive admission intake/psychosocial assessments, trauma-informed assessments, and comprehensive care plans per policy
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling
• Facilitate comprehensive care plans with interdisciplinary teams, resident neighbors, families, and designated representatives
• Explore discharge planning/community options, including TBI waiver, NHTD waiver, OPWDD waivers, and traditional discharge services
• Maintain open lines of communication with designated representatives and legal guardians
• Interface with in-house OASIS program, connections with the justice system, and maintain open lines of communication with all disciplines
• Complete entitlements/benefits and participate in Performance Improvement activities

Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree or Bachelor degree in a related field with one year experience in social work or case management
• Professional attire and clinical communication skills
• Experience with office technologies, computers, word processing, and software programs
• Good organizational skills, pleasant and professional telephone persona, and ability to communicate well with department staff
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to make independent decisions, possess patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm

Compensation

• $25 - $30 hourly rate commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available
• Competitive salaries
• 401K with employer contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Weekly/Daily Pay